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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.22, 1,060.76 and 576.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.22, 1,060.76 and 576.60 is: 864.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.22 : 1,060.76 = 576.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.22/1,060.76 = 576.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.22x = 1,060.76 × 576.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.22x = 611,631.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,631.33/707.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.84

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